Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Progressive Care Unit

UNC Health Care; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking a Clinical Nursing Assistant to coordinate and deliver patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse in a hospital setting. The role involves assisting with exams, procedures, admissions, discharges, and routine ADLs while maintaining a clean, organized clinical environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, specimen collection, wound care, and ensuring timely communication of patient status changes to the supervising nurse.

Qualifications

• Must have nursing assistant certification through NC Board of Nursing (e.g., Nurse Aide I).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and health care providers during examinations and procedures.
• Observe, document, and report changes in patient condition to the RN or physician.
• Assist patients and families with admission, orientation, and discharge processes.
• Provide care per the plan of care: monitor vitals, measure height/weight, collect specimens, administer basic wound care.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility as outlined in the care plan.
• Maintain a clean work area, manage supplies, and transport patients and specimens as needed.
• Ensure competency per the documented checklist and follow policies and procedures.

Skills

Nursing assistant certification

BLS certification

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary The Clinical Nursing Assistant is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direction of a Registered Nurse in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies during emergency situations.
• Observe, collect, and document patient information obtained while providing care and promptly report significant changes in the patient’s condition to a registered nurse or physician.
• Assist patients and their families during admission to the clinical area, orientation to the hospital/clinic/home health experience, and discharge.
• Provide care/treatments to patients as outlined in the plan of care, including:
  • Monitoring of vital signs
  • Measurement of height and weight
  • Specimen collection
  • Skin preps/scrubs such as chlorhexidine (CHG) bathing
  • Catheter care
  • Capillary blood glucose checks
  • Simple wound care
  • Range‑of‑motion exercises
  • Drain care
• Assist patients with routine activities of daily living (ADL) such as bathing, dressing, feeding and assisting with ambulation as outlined in the plan of care.
• Maintain an effective clinical work environment including cleaning the work area, changing linens, maintaining and monitoring supply levels, and transporting patients/specimens throughout the hospital.
• Ensure competency in all required skills and complete competency assessment annually per the documented competency checklist. Adhere to documented policies and processes as well as performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have nursing assistant certification, such as Nurse Aide I registration as administered by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.